My mom was the mom to cry on every birthday (she probably still does!) and she still refers to me as her baby. She would hold my hand and say, "let me hold your 7 year old hand." Every year it was the same routine. When I was younger it made me feel special, but as I got older I would laugh at her. I never understood what was so emotional about my birthday. Boy do I understand it now!
I, like most moms, spent my entire pregnancy obsessing about this little baby inside me. What a miracle! I would rub my tummy and think about the precious gift God has given me. I would think about what he would look like, and how much fun we would have together. We had him named from the time we heard, "it's a boy!" Little Jackson Eli. He would be just like his daddy...laid back...an easy baby! We didn't know what we were in for!
I will never forget the first moment I saw my son. A tiny 5.67 pounds and covered with "ick." He was the most perfect thing I had ever seen. He had my eyes! 4 weeks early, and no complications. We knew we were blessed to have such a healthy little boy. The weeks and months have flown by just like everyone said they would. I have taken enough pictures and video to relive the last 11 months at any time. I may make that my tradition on his birthdays. Daddy and I will sit him down for a little slide show of "this is your life!"
The last year has not been an easy one for the Davis clan, but I have enjoyed many great moments. The first time he smiled at me, when it wasn't a gas pain. His first giggle. Rolling over, then lifting his head. Sitting up. His first tooth, or teeth since he got 2 at the same time. Pulling up. Standing with no hands. Mama. Dada. Eesh. Laughing uncontrollably at something that really isn't funny. Swimming. Finger feeding. Screaming for attention (not so enjoyable as the others!). Playing by himself. Climbing.
Jackson loves to look at the trees
Although Jackson can be a challenge, he is full of spirit and personality. He is a good baby, and will be better when he learns to sleep a little more! He is a joy to everyone around him. Next month my baby will be 1. I'm sure it will give my mom some satisfaction to know that not only am I crying as I type, but on the morning of December 2 , you can bet there will be a tear or 2!
2 comments:
Well, you have his Aunt Amy crying as she reads your posting! ;+] I have no idea where the time has gone, either, but I thank God that I've gotten to be there for so much of it! I know you've been through a lot over the past year, and I am glad I've been there to watch that, too! :=] I love you and I love Jackson Eli, too!!
As I've said before, he is an adorable, spirited, almost one year old handful!! :+]
Oh, Sarah...Your post had tears in my eyes, too! I love having Jackson in Sunday School. He makes me smile! Just wait 'til he's the age of mine (11 & 8)-before we know it, Makayla will be going off to college and Olivia is half way to driving age! Lord, give me strength!
Your Friend, Becca
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